Bangladesh coach Paul Smalley anticipates a closely contested affair as his charges are up against hosts India in the SAFF U-20 Championship final, scheduled to take place at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar tonight at BST 7:30pm.

Bangladesh started their SAFF U-20 Championship campaign with consecutive victories as they beat defending champions India 2-1 in their second match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar today.